Unit 02 Healthy lifestyles

This unit aims to provide learners with the knowledge and understanding of how food and physical activity can contribute to a healthy lifestyle. They will learn the importance of diet and nutrition. Learners will understand how motivation affects participation in physical activity.

Guided learning hours: 30

Level: 2

• This unit is mandatory
• This unit is internally assessed

The learner can:

• 1.1 Describe how each of the main food groups contribute to a healthy lifestyle
• 1.2 Describe what is meant by a balanced diet
• 1.3 Describe how non-nutrients contribute to a healthy diet

Balanced Diet VCERT

The learner can:

• 2.1 Describe lifestyle diseases related to lack of physical activity and poor diet
• 2.2 Explain the effects of a long-term sedentary lifestyle on health and well-being
• 2.3 Explain reasons why people do not take part in physical activity

The learner can:

• 3.1 Explain reasons why people are motivated to take part in physical activity
• 3.2 Describe ways to improve individual motivation
• 3.3 Demonstrate ways to improve individual motivation
• 3.4 Review ways to improve individual motivation